Abraham Schermerhorn was an American merchant in New York City, who was prominent in social affairs.
10 Facts About Abraham Schermerhorn
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Abraham Schermerhorn was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, who married William Backhouse Astor Jr.
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Abraham Schermerhorn was the third son of merchant Peter Schermerhorn and Elizabeth Schermerhorn, who married in 1771.
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Abraham Schermerhorn was descended from Jacob Janse Schermerhorn, who settled in New York from the Netherlands in 1636.
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Abraham Schermerhorn's father, like his grandfather and great-grandfather, was a commander and owner of shipping vessels trading between New York City and Charleston, South Carolina.
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On September 12,1809, Abraham Schermerhorn was married to Helen Van Courtlandt White.
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Abraham Schermerhorn was a pew-holder at Grace Church and was a member of the Union Club.
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Abraham Schermerhorn died in Brooklyn, New York, on February 3,1850.
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Abraham Schermerhorn's widow died in 1881 in the 90th year of her life.
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Abraham Schermerhorn's funeral was held at Grace Church at the corner of Broadway and East 10th Street.